Bestselling Novelist, Vanessa Davis Griggs, Pens Another Thrilling Novel with Her Upcoming Release, Goodness and Mercy (In Stores Everywhere, November 24, 2009)

The biblical proverb is true: "Be sure your sins will find you out."This proverb proved to be true as we see it played out in the life of Gabrielle Mercedes as she seeks to begin life anew at the Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, pastored by George Landris.

Goodness and Mercy, by Vanessa Davis Griggs, will have you crying out, "goodness and mercy!" for sure, by the time you get to its last page. Gabrielle Mercedes failed to resolve a past issue in her life, and as she tried to move on with another chapter of her life, the door to that unresolved issue in her past life swung wide open. Below is a little bit more about this new character, Gabrielle Mercedes, from the back cover of Goodness and Mercy:

Gabrielle Mercedes has dreamed of being a dancer since she was a little girl. But when her life takes a very different turn, it's not the future she'd envisioned for herself. Feeling a void she can't fill, she finds the salvation she's been seeking in church and decides to start anew. Learning that her church has a dance ministry, she's thrilled to have her first love back in her life. Then she meets handsome and the professionally accomplished Zachary Wayne Morgan, and finally everything seems to be falling into place--until a past secret threatens to tear it all apart, and her newfound faith is put to the ultimate test...

Here's What Others Are Saying About Vanessa Davis Griggs:

"Vanessa is a superb storyteller...her Christian-based stories will inspire you...."

--ReShonda Tate Billingsley, National Bestselling Author

"Vanessa's rich stories of faith in action always hit the writing trifecta-- they make you laugh, cry, and yearn for more. Her wonderfully realistic characters leap off the pages, compelling you to join them in one life-changing adventure after another."

--Angela Benson, National Bestselling Author

"Vanessa's books are fascinating, full of wisdom, occasional humor, a little romance, and enough suspense at times to make you want to pull your hair out."

--Cheryl Robinson, author of Sweet Georgia Brown

"Vanessa Davis Griggs is the real deal and she is on a roll. Her books are on fire."

--BC Book Review

Vanessa Davis Griggs is an author and motivational speaker who adores the power of words both written and spoken. At the end of 1996, this former BellSouth employee left 18 years of service and stepped out on faith as she pursues her purpose and passion--writing and speaking. She resides in Irondale (a city just outside of Birmingham) Alabama and is the recipient of numerous recognitions and awards which includes June 2007 recipient of the Arts and Letters Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Birmingham Alumnae Chapter, March 2006 recipient of The Greater Birmingham Millennium Section National Council of Negro Women Inspiration Award, and 2004-2005 Jasper Outstanding Achievement Award.

Vanessa Davis Griggs is also the author of novels: The Rose of Jericho, Promises Beyond Jordan, Wings of Grace, Blessed Trinity, Strongholds, If Memory Serves, and Practicing What You Preach. Most of Vanessa's books are also available as audio books.

For more information about Goodness and Mercy, visit: www.VanessaDavisGriggs.com.

To book Vanessa Davis Griggs for speaking engagements and/or book signings, please call (205) 956-2889 Ext. 16 or email: Vanessa@VanessaDavisGriggs.com.

Goodness and Mercy is available for pre-order wherever fine books are sold, including: www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, www.BooksAMillion.com, and www.BlackCBC.com.